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Birds, Birds, and Cape May LandScapes, SeaScapes, and StreetScapes Photography Retreat May 28, 29, 30, 31
Breeding Season • Courtship Displays • Eggs & Chicks • Behavior • Birds in Flight
May 28-31 (2026) Cape May NJ
Any camera model is welcome. One hotel, multiple locations, 3 ambassadors (Frank Smith, Lisa Cuchara, and Tom Cuchara)
The closest major airport is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Other options: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
An immersive bird photography and creative, computational landscape, seascape, streetscape experience with OM SYSTEM ambassadors — designed to inspire, challenge, and transform your photography.
Whether you’re new to bird photography or ready to level up, this retreat blends art, fieldcraft, and computational intelligence into an experience that will change how you photograph wildlife forever.
Step into the vibrant heart of Coastal New Jersey during bird breeding and displaying season, when birds erupt with color, movement, dance, and new life. This is the moment when feathers flare, mates court with ritual elegance, and tiny downy chicks stretch their wobbly necks toward the rising sun.
Join us for an immersive Photography Retreat, created for photographers who crave both inspiration and technical mastery. Whether you’re eager to capture the split-second lift of a black crowned night heron, the glowing plumes of Great Egrets in display, or the tender moments between parents and chicks, this workshop will guide you toward images that feel alive. Add to this the vibrancy of the Victorian homes and the quintessential beaches of the Atlantic
Why Photographers Love This Retreat
Learn from OM SYSTEM Ambassadors
Work in small groups with Frank Smith, Lisa Cuchara, and Tom Cuchara — each offering their signature techniques, creative vision, and personalized guidance.
Hands-On Sessions in Stunning Locations
Rotate Through Instructors & Subjects
Designed for Growth & Creativity
Community & Camaraderie
Share your images, get feedback, learn together, and recharge your artistic spark with photographers who love birds as much as you do.
Any camera model is welcome. OM SYSTEM owners: You’ll learn to harness the tools that make OM SYSTEM uniquely powerful for wildlife:
Bird Subject Detection AF — lock onto eyes, wings, and flight paths with precision, even in cluttered branches or busy colonies.
SH2 High-Speed Sequential Shooting — capture entire behavioral sequences at blistering frame rates so you never miss a moment.
Custom AF Target Points — set up and save AF patterns tailored to BIF, perched birds, and chaotic colony scenes.
Pro Capture Mode — freeze the action before it happens, from fish strikes to fledgling wing flaps to parents dropping into the nest with food.
You’ll not only learn settings — you’ll experience how they transform your ability to anticipate and capture the wild.
Computational Technologies such as Live ND, Graduated ND, High Res, and more
A Retreat of Light, Learning & Community
From sunrise rookeries glowing in gold to afternoon BIF sessions to sunset wetlands, you’ll be surrounded by color, energy, and like-minded photographers who share your love of nature, creativity, and growth.
We’ll help you compose for storytelling and emotion as well as slow down, observe, and truly see the behaviors unfolding before you
Whether you’re new to bird photography or ready to master bird photography, this retreat is for you. Join us to capture it with the tools and vision that help you create images that sing.
Come Curious… Leave Inspired.
Where to stay: Lots of places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, etc.
Retreat Includes
Pre-retreat Zoom orientation
Small groups & rotating instructor stations
Hands-on instruction concentrating on bird photography, with a touch of creative nature and computational techniques
Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique
Schedule (All times are Eastern time) (exact start time subject to change)
Travel Insurance.
We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can however, recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.
A Note About Flexibility.
Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
Birds, Birds, and Cape May LandScapes, SeaScapes, and StreetScapes Photography Retreat May 28, 29, 30, 31
Breeding Season • Courtship Displays • Eggs & Chicks • Behavior • Birds in Flight
May 28-31 (2026) Cape May NJ
Any camera model is welcome. One hotel, multiple locations, 3 ambassadors (Frank Smith, Lisa Cuchara, and Tom Cuchara)
The closest major airport is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Other options: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
An immersive bird photography and creative, computational landscape, seascape, streetscape experience with OM SYSTEM ambassadors — designed to inspire, challenge, and transform your photography.
Whether you’re new to bird photography or ready to level up, this retreat blends art, fieldcraft, and computational intelligence into an experience that will change how you photograph wildlife forever.
Step into the vibrant heart of Coastal New Jersey during bird breeding and displaying season, when birds erupt with color, movement, dance, and new life. This is the moment when feathers flare, mates court with ritual elegance, and tiny downy chicks stretch their wobbly necks toward the rising sun.
Join us for an immersive Photography Retreat, created for photographers who crave both inspiration and technical mastery. Whether you’re eager to capture the split-second lift of a black crowned night heron, the glowing plumes of Great Egrets in display, or the tender moments between parents and chicks, this workshop will guide you toward images that feel alive. Add to this the vibrancy of the Victorian homes and the quintessential beaches of the Atlantic
Why Photographers Love This Retreat
Learn from OM SYSTEM Ambassadors
Work in small groups with Frank Smith, Lisa Cuchara, and Tom Cuchara — each offering their signature techniques, creative vision, and personalized guidance.
Hands-On Sessions in Stunning Locations
Rotate Through Instructors & Subjects
Designed for Growth & Creativity
Community & Camaraderie
Share your images, get feedback, learn together, and recharge your artistic spark with photographers who love birds as much as you do.
Any camera model is welcome. OM SYSTEM owners: You’ll learn to harness the tools that make OM SYSTEM uniquely powerful for wildlife:
Bird Subject Detection AF — lock onto eyes, wings, and flight paths with precision, even in cluttered branches or busy colonies.
SH2 High-Speed Sequential Shooting — capture entire behavioral sequences at blistering frame rates so you never miss a moment.
Custom AF Target Points — set up and save AF patterns tailored to BIF, perched birds, and chaotic colony scenes.
Pro Capture Mode — freeze the action before it happens, from fish strikes to fledgling wing flaps to parents dropping into the nest with food.
You’ll not only learn settings — you’ll experience how they transform your ability to anticipate and capture the wild.
Computational Technologies such as Live ND, Graduated ND, High Res, and more
A Retreat of Light, Learning & Community
From sunrise rookeries glowing in gold to afternoon BIF sessions to sunset wetlands, you’ll be surrounded by color, energy, and like-minded photographers who share your love of nature, creativity, and growth.
We’ll help you compose for storytelling and emotion as well as slow down, observe, and truly see the behaviors unfolding before you
Whether you’re new to bird photography or ready to master bird photography, this retreat is for you. Join us to capture it with the tools and vision that help you create images that sing.
Come Curious… Leave Inspired.
Where to stay: Lots of places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, etc.
Retreat Includes
Pre-retreat Zoom orientation
Small groups & rotating instructor stations
Hands-on instruction concentrating on bird photography, with a touch of creative nature and computational techniques
Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique
Schedule (All times are Eastern time) (exact start time subject to change)
Travel Insurance.
We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can however, recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.
A Note About Flexibility.
Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
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